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TaxAcademy

CRA T1 Filing & Brackets Simulator

Demystify payroll deductions and tax filing before your first paycheck. Audit paycheck stubs for CPP and EI, visualize progressive tax brackets with interactive liquid towers, sort T4/T5 slips to file a mock T1 General tax return, and test your knowledge in the CRA Academy tracks.

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Paycheck Auditor
Audit CPP, EI and taxes
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Bracket Tower
Liquid bracket physics
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T1 General Filing
Sort T4s and claim refunds
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CRA Academy
Earn badges & cash

Built for

High-schoolers, student workers, and first-time filers looking to reduce tax anxiety and build real financial confidence.

Key features

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Paycheck Auditor

Calculate regular gross pay vs deductions. Model CPP pension and EI withholdings, plus provincial tax rates in BC.

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Bracket Tower

See progressive tax bracket beakers fill with liquid cash as income rises. Dispel the myth of tax-rate brackets visually.

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T1 Sorter Sandbox

Sort incoming T4 slips, T4A self-employment details, RRSP receipts, and donation forms. Submit filings for assessment.

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Deductions & Credits

Learn the crucial difference between tax deductions (RRSP) and non-refundable tax credits (Tuition/Donations).

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CRA Compliance

Audit your skills against key tax filing deadlines (April 30th) and documentation rules (record-keeping for 6 years).

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Badges & Credentials

Pass the 4 CRA Academy tracks to earn achievements like Civic Starter, Paycheck Auditor, and T1 Filing Master.

Built for the classroom

Completely self-contained sandbox โ€” no internet required when run locally in the classroom.

Educational simulation only โ€” no real financial filings, taxes, or payments involved.

Ready to teach real-world tax mechanics?

TaxAcademy is part of our hands-on Life Skills workshops.

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